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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-02-19

Besides having men here, who knew
how to appreciate the advantages of the
discoveries around them, Others have
come in and are ready to utilize the ad-
vantages offered. The field for legitimate
speculation is wide and the basis is not
only solid as iron, but it is iron. When
we learn Duck Hill property is rapidly
rising, we do not wonder at it. So when
we learn of men selling at high figures,
and asking higher, we see nothing more
than the regular operation of cause and
fact. This daily and hourly transaction
is only repetition of other times and
places; and when we Know that many
millions of dollars have been unlocked
from the vaults of Northern Capitalists
for the purpose of investments in the
South, we do not wonder that some of it
seeks this market as naturally as the
thunder's boom follows the flash. Yes,
property is changing hands, not only by
representatives present, but others at
distance with full faith in the future of
Duck Hill,and there are friends or agents
on the grounds to buy for them.
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providence certainly had motive in
spreading iron so universally over the
globe. 1t is not only found in all quar-
ters OF the sphere on the surface, but
ueep down in the hidden chambers of
'ne earth. This purpose we can only ar
rive atby the many and increasing uses
OF the metal. Although it has been used
IN the arts Of civilized and savage man in
all the ages, thas only within a few
years assumed an almost universal an
piication in the arts OF peace. From it
'he implements of war have always been
mace AS iron bridget builders, we know
lnat Alexander, Tamerlane nor Caesar
knew anyhing,and yet iron spans the East
river, the Mississippi, the Missouri and
other large rivers. The Punic wars be-
tween Rome and Carthage, had no iron
ships: although they had many battles a !
sea. Iron ships and iron bridges have
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-02-19
Cure For piles

Piles are frequently proceeded by d
sense Of weight in the back, loins and
lower part Of the abdomen causing thsp pa
tent to suppose he has some affection Of
the kidneys or neighboring organs. Al
times, symptoms of ndigcslion are presen'
as fatulepcy, nneaseness of the stomach,
etc. A II ,isture, like perspiration, pro
ducing a very disagreeable itching, afte,
getting warm, is a very common attend
ant Blind, bleeding and Itching Piles
yield al once to the application of Dr.
Bosanko's Pile remedy, which acts direct'
ly upon the parts affected, absorbing the
Tumors, allayiDg the intense itching, and
affecting a permanent cure. Price, 80
cents. Address, The DR.. Bosanko Medi-
cine Co., Piqua, Ohio. Sold by Hughes s
Nance. Feh6 .S6. ly
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-02-19
GRENADA. MISS. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY I9. 1881.

been the outcome of the present century,
and every year witnesses some great and
new invention based upon the uses Of
iron. 1t is but few years since iron
bands superseded the hemp cords for
tieing cotton bales together. If we are
not mistaken, a distinguished citizen OF
Memphis has taken out a patent for
wrapping the bale in light, thin sheets OF
iron, without perceptibly increasing
their weight or cost, thus making them
secure from fire and impervious to water.
This invention in iron in it's economy
and safety, must soon be amongst the
realized facts Of modern progress. Van
Tromp, nor Nelson nor Decatur ever saw
an iron man of war, and the wooden
walls of ancient Greece and modern
England,upon which they once relied for
conquest on the seas,lives only in history
Grim, ..ferce.looking turreted ships Of
war, defying bastions, battements and
Notifications on land, now plow the sea
like monsters that would alright old
Neptune.himself, rendering any effort of
resistance on land fruitless by the science
Of military engineering almost abortive
at inception. Look at the uses of iron in
fencing, both for purposes of architecu-
raj ornament aud protecting yards, gar
dens and fields from the ravages OF
intrusion. In fact, the uses to which
iron has been put within few years
past, justifies one in believing that the
day lis not far distant when neat and
convenient houses will be made at the
foundry, ready to be transported and put
up with bolts and nuts complete tor use,
in any portion of the earth. So, when
people begin to say, what does the world
want with so much iron ? we say, look at
he ten thousand parts it plays in thu
machinery of modern civilza-
lion, and answer the question yourself.
These abstract propositions may not
rave direct bearing upon the active for
:es of the Duck Hill excitement, but to
. thoughtful mind they naturally grow
} 1t OF it.
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Special to Memphis Avalanche.l

Duck HILL. MISS, Feb. 16.-Ducl
Hill is booming. Property is in demand
Sales are ready in spot cash and no fraud.
Twenty-Five lots have changed hands to.
day at an advance of so per cent over
Yesterdays work. Real estate is every
day growing in value as the wonderful
iron deposits are ascertained and exam
ined. and every train brings more or less
OF anxious inquirers, some of whom buy
at once and others believe and telegraph
back for some one to close before their
option is exhausted. Every day brings
further developments OF iron ore hitherto
unknown, and people come and see and
leave astonished at the sights. In most
cases it is Casars dispatch, with slight
paraphrase, 81 came, | saw, l bought"
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Special to New Orleans Picayune.l |

Duck HILL, MISS, Feb. 16.-Duck Hill
is certainly on an exceptional boom.
Two hundred lots have been sold to-day
on scale of most startling magnitude,
yet facts sustain the assertion. To par
ticularize: certain lot sold two days
ago for $500, and to-day one.half was
sold for $500, while the other cannot be
bought, so rapidly have prices advanced.
The increase in per cent is almost fabu-
lous, and yet facts sustain it. From all
parts of the country near and distant,
native and foreign, visitors are pausng
on every train and are investing directly
or leaving directions for their agents for
the same. At the same time, the tele-
graph is used often in this business
and through it large transactions are
daily made.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1887-02-19

gyRyg c1f hve-atliome and make more money ut
VIII work for4us. than at anything else In this
Iuu world. Capital not needed you are started
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the work. Large earnings sure from first
start Costly ontit and terms free, Better not de-
lay. Costs you nothing to send us your address
and find out; fyon are wise you will do so at once
IL. HALLErr IL Co., Portland, Maine. decls
New Barley Lentils, Swiss Cheese Just
received at Loewensteins. s
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Cupid,s Franks.

Counting in the galleries Of congress.
says The Mew York Heraids Washing
ton correspondent, has never ceased to
be of frequent occurrence, and often
has brought about marriages, Il was
in the gallery of the house of represen-
tatives that Mr.. Conger, then member
of that body, first met again, after Q
long period of years, during which
each had been married to another and
become again free. the lady who has
for some years been his wife,. and to
whom he paid much attention before
either married at all. Not long after
the meeting in the gallery they became
engaged and were married. It was in
the house gallery. too, that the late
ex-Gov. courted Mrs. John r. Thomp-
son, at New Jersey, sister Of the wife
of ex-Speaker.. Randall. Mr.. Swami,
then . representative from Maryland,
was paying attention to Mrs. Thomp-
son, a very fascinating widow. and it
used to be said at the time that,
when she appeared in the gallery, and
another member Of the house Of rep
resentatives, a Pennsylvania, who
also looked on her with great favor,
wanted to join her, Speaker Randall
would put his colleague in the chair of
the house, and so leave the field in the
gallery clear for the Maryland MEM
Der, 7 ~ a i..- .s q
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The major only laughed the louder.

The major only laughed the louder.
s.All's fair in love and war, Green.
and here's your money. I amt giving
it to you, you know. because you sue
ceeded in keeping my Arabella from
clipping but just for the reason you
failed to do SO. Pillkins is brick-a
perfect brick-do you hear thatP" and
the major slapped his. legs with inn
mense satisfaction. 49, e s.
Hes poor, know, but he's sharper
than lightning, and as to his politics.
while don't vote as he does, yet they
do say that the democrats are going
to run him for the legislature this fall;
and if he pulls in at the head of the
race-and I'll bet my bottom dollar he
will-why, Arabella's dad, sir, will
stand in with him to the last cent OF
his ..gT jls:. about A., hall. ,.rs.,,,r
said l. completely dumfounded at the
turn Of affairs.
by CAD, sir! Arabella is actually
worth fifty thousand dollars more. In
my opinion. than before she eloped
with pillkins. Sharp girl is Arabella-
just like her old dad. sir. for all tho
next morning bold as lions and my
Arabella pumped herself right down
on my left leg. and, handing me her
marriage certificate, says, as smiling as
you please: We're married in spite of
your Mr.. Green, papa; and here we
are, and what arc you going to do
about itP''
Sand what will you do about itP"
says /. .....-,
s''By the Lord Harryr' roars the
major. sthere was only one thing 1
could do-and that was to forgive 'em;
and / did it right on the spot"
So that was the kind of revenge
was getting on Pillkins. Married to
the girl of his choice in spite of me, and
taken into favor by her father in the
bargain. his punishment was entirely
too vague to be pleasure to me.
'.1t's all over town." went on Major
Philpot. chow they got ahead of US.
and here's your money. Green, I'm
going to give you fifty dollars extra.
you can set 'em up to the boys. for
there'll be no end OF the chatting you'll
get in tho next ten days. There's
your money, Green, and much Obliged
to YOU" ...-.
And Pillkins7
Well Pillkins actually did 60 to the
legislature. and is quoted as one of the
big guns Of his party. He literally
rolls in clover, and lives on the fat Of
the land, and to this day is referred to
with pride by Major Philpot as my
son-in- law" -
And as for me, before ever attempt
again to "head off, Il runaway couple.
may somebody come along and kindly
kick me higher than Gilderoy's osle-
brated kite.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-07-30
Distribution of Forest Trees.

Tie controlling conditions in the
distribution of forest trees are, first,
the characteristics of the species sec
ondly. the nature of the soil; thirdly,
the chance of distribution OF the seed,
and, lastly the assaults of the animal
enemies which each kind encounters.
Some species-as. for instance, the
black locust-are extensively subjected
to insect enemies: The oaks, OIL the
other hand, are. on account of their
acrid sap. tolerably well protected from
such dangers. As a whole, our decid-
uous trees have established, by one de-
vice and another, tolerably strong
defense against animal pests. In fact,
they owe their continued existence to
their success in preventing this class
of dangers.
Now and then some new enemy
arises. which imperils and may destroy
a species. An instance of this sort has
recently come to the attention Of the
present writer from some study of the
forests Of Kentucky. which was under
tsken with the cooperation Of his as
sistants. 1t appears from these obser-
vations that the white oaks Of that dis
trict which, despite tho ravagss Of the
AZ, still constitute some of its finest
forests, are in the way to disappear
from their failure to reproduce their
kind. There are singularly few young
white oaks III these woods and an
abundance of the less desirable varieties
Of red and Spanish oaks. The reason
for this seems to be that the nuts Of
the white oak are more palatable to
the squirrels than those of the other
species SO these creatures
" seek them out, and only resort to
the more bitter and probably less nu-
tr1tious nuts of the other species whom
those Of the white oak fail them. In
similar ways other animals act destruct-
lively. upon other forest trees. Tho in
PRODUCTION of swine in the settled por-
tons Of the forests brings . greedy and
judicious palate to consume the more
edible nuts, and 30 destroy the progeny
Of many trees. But what b oee kinds
loss u another kinds gain. With the
destruction OF one species its compcti-
tors find fair field and hasten to O.
oRpy ik-zM CentsFy.
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Origin Of HydrOphobia.

The interesting and important re-
searches Of Pasteur into the nature and
carsation of the disease commonly
known AS hydrophobia, says The Nev
Orleans Fcayune, have doubtless re-
suited in establishing the existence of
specific bacterial organisms as the
direct cause Of tho disorder, but there
stances under. which these germs orgin-
ate. Among the hun tiers and trappers
in the frontier regions of America
there is n general belief that hydropho-
ba originated primarily in the bile of a
skunk, of the order ,aephitis, accord
ing to the naturalists. These hunters,
ma ~ of, whom have been close and
accurate observers, declare that the
saliva of this animal at all times pos
sesses a specific poison which commune
Gates to any living creature bitten by it
the germs OF hydroyhobia, and that
this disease originates in no other
manner. Tho skunk is at times extreme
" pugnacious, and will fight fiercely,
often assailing men, dogs. and other
animals, without provocation. From
its bite hydrophobia, it is claimed. is
communicate to other animals, and
in that way the disease is disseminated.
Dogs are more apt to be bitten than
are other animals, and as a consequence
the disease has become associated with
them in all countries.
There are few animals more widely
distributed over the globe than are the
several varieties of mephitis, and they
are by no means uncommon in all the
older settled districts. Wherever there
are patches of thicket or few dozen
acres of timber land there the skunk
can find hiding place. 1t would be
worth while for medical scientists to
examine the saliva of this somewhat
notorious little creature for the original
bacteria of hydrophobia.
Hydrophobia is theme of mysteri-
GUS and peculiar interest, and in this
connection the following account of an
occurrence which recently took place
near Uvalde Tex. is given vs. taken
from a late issue of The GaIveston Nes0s:
- Mr.. George Maule, who moved out
Of town fortnight since to Spring
creek, had one of his little children run
down by a mad fox. The little girl saw
the fox and was running toward the
house when she fell and was run over
by the fox. Fortunately she was NOT
bitten. The fox ran into the yard and
attacked Mr.. Maule after he had carried
his daughter in the house, but was kill
ed with rocks ut the hands of the frigh-
toned father. A horse was bitten by a
mad fox on the Pullman pond. about
ten miles above here, about two weeks
ago. The horse was seen biting him
self and acting strangely, and in fow
minutes ran over high pluff and was
dashed into shapeless mass ut the
hoitom.n ~ !. -
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NOT As j, WILL

pl4ndfplded and alone stand,
Wlth unknown thresholds ON each hand;
1hAdAEkness deepens as grope-
AfFadstO fear, afraid to hops;
Yet this one thing / learn to know
Each day more surely as 70,
That doors are opened; ways are made,
Burdens are lifted or arc laid
By some great law unseen and stiu
Unfathomsd purpose to fulfil,
mot as l will"
Blindfolded and alone wait; --'-
Loes sssms too bitter, gain too latey
Zoo heavy burdens In the load,
Andtoo few helpers on the road;
AndJoy n weak and grief Is strong, +"
And'tears and days so long, SO long;
Tot Nils one thing learn to know
Bach day more surely as l go,
That am glad the good and Ill
BY ohanGelcss law are ordered still,
'Not as will"
sNot - willi" the sound grows sweet
Each time my lips the words repeat; s-..--s
NNot ~ l will, the darkness feels = :
More safe than light when this thought steals
Like whispered voice to calm and bless
All unreal and all loneliaess.
Not as I will, !" because the One
Who loved US frat aud last has gone
BsfoFe rs on the road, and still
For us must all his love fulfill
Not as 1 will"
-8Asn Risnt Jackson. o..
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"A Huge Lion.

Last week while Ed Wilson was on
the war-path for game between the
Pacheco Pass and the Hot SPRING., be
found the track of California lion.
His dogs soon found the. lair Of tho
beast aud the unerring rifle Of tho
hunter, killed him. Upon measure
-uent the lion was found to measure
full % feet from tip to tip, with .
weight close to three hundred pounds.
About one hundred and fifty pounds Of
first class dog-meat and the hunters
trophies Of head and tail rewarded Will
son for the shot ilroy (CakJ Record.
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AN AMERICAN DUCHESS IN COURT.

AIN d@004Vk1N O004AAAS9 A4S SSVsS>s
Isl ~ a :
Mime. D'Auxy Thinks She Has Been
x Badly Treated On All Sides.
The financial and other Affections Of
the Duchess D. Auxv, who, before she
became the wife of a noble duke was
plain Mrs. Robert Soutter. OF New
York, have been conspicuously pre-
scented to tho public view in the sn-
preme court before Justice Vann. The
duchess carries about with her no par
ticular indication of her lofty rank. As
she sat in the courtroom an observer
would as soon have suspected her Of
being the wife Of "A commonplace con-
tractor as duchess. At the same time
there was nothing in her appearance
which precluded tile possibility of du-
cal glory. 49, 3.
The duchess has had life Of cpl
sodes. She was the daughter Of GAIA
way B. Lamar. cousin of Secretary
Lamar. and the founder and president
of the Bank of the Republic. When
only Is years old she married Robert
Soutter. the son of James I. Soutter.
Within afew years they had four child
Inn,,r 80. ,,ron';sed h;s dannhtsr bomsa
amd It, r. roJd;nn LIE ,,t liz aH.;,s
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n. ,no,,.t, w.. Inn..si,. T.. 'aat',d a. ;n
go d,,m;. .tn 49,, 80 sa;.ad ~,
d. e.onn,!,, H. aftar,,,arJ ,a
s sno Ill I.as... 10. ;SL;'. s,s"~od
=, ,s,. asa $50 III. IT,, ~ msa 60
honpns. ~ ;s ,@aa.t;on H., NJ 40
~ S,,t q. ~, r,ho 5e;d Sin 4on ionn
and ,stt " abon, W." sso P nnn ao'uvv r. aomn
W NJ i Ta aDo $500. $1,000 $3.50 ~ go.
h,,..a a1" .har, ". nniosa NJ Sa,'.... :.
S IL suo .ho I.,,.a o. honrh.
wn,,IS onn.ant 80 +a,-a nj, ma. 49,
ast N T. tha ,,rnnsrtr v 70 NV ~ 10,
Je.+h - har nh;,, ro, sh. a. trst 70
f,,aaJ h.. aftarward haoa,sa as sh.
oIsin,, W" sha 20. n,;.;nforn,sJ os - its
oontants end sfaot sla .;anad q t,rst
Sosd '-'''
T,L;s ,r.. ,o,,.o ,,o, - ,d s,.
Now so.La Us - ha,,e ~ t,.,,st -, ~ a.;Io
.nd ,n nat ~oasas.;on ~ ~. ~ , $50
naa " fss ~ p1 ~ sh;n.,, -, 'Ao RRIoP..E,
de o IN W" ,hs s nanS;no .otinn ara
~ ah;,dr.n S m,I po ~ 49, a 500 d.
.uno. host;,a r. a.. ,no.ha. pnha,...
snu,t.r r died IN Inin 1s1e o.d ~ Ie1s
ii. ''' a,;Snw 1 ~ ma "u, hn.S an" h,, A es
Ia 800 -, III $1,000 VIZ" ,;so ri. Suo
nmo 4, I Anxv vas fr;end ~ har t,m ine
His t;tie 10 ona - tha niae.t ;n Esanas
.nd he o,a;m,s do.oant go" uanr. III
AZ a.totas w IN RaIor;,,na NJ O..
Tor " r ,arriad ~. 49, snd i;nad ; /, pai
n;,,n, ,nt;1 1917 '' T.. H." , ..se Pc
Emshand,s aSta.. ~. Civ ~, unaat.l 10
ND .he r.tmrMsd ~ Amar,ea " oo.
1T W.. ~. n,at.. ~ 500
IT.. ,,,.tt.r II IT,. :.
n.,tsr ~ a;snnt. w z snr.t. nv" ~
a.se,s.os 49, .,.t ,,ssu.I;. ':o
"a .sNt't ' mh. ,.. Luz exsleun y
w NJ Soutt . sav .' tha .s,ats ~ !.
maS.l ~ a..s. IT. Sne s. s.o 10
w "san. .1oao .an .u u"Iness.
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He Wanted sCow.

Charlie has been brought up in .
Christian family and has become strong
ly imbued with the faith and piety Of
his parents. He often asks grace 81
the table, volunteering always to do
SO. On one occasion he looked up
gravely and said: IN ow fold your hsais
papa. and I will ask the blessing. ~ End
then commenced. Dear Jesus. THANK
you for such . kind pspa and n9emmA,
and thank you for such good thing
10 eat, and now, dear Jesus ~ want
. sow."-Rs.cbnryport Nsaes.
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The Practical and the Impractical.

Practical NATIVITY, dear, what's
the matter with dinner?
Impractical Wife.-There isn't any
thing in the house to eat. Well have
to go to the hotel for dinner. Thank
fortune the drug store down street
now has a telephone, SO you won't
have to go far to summon @b. 3
Il gave you plenty of money for
provisions this morning" 1'1 5,sa
.'Yes, but spent q part Of it for .
set of the latest French cook books
the French are such wonderful cooks.
you know" 49,. lf...sss
French" .s' s.91sefqa ~ {
AZ but have engaged 4
Ere or and that toqH III w
N '-Qmaha WetM
Sharp County record., 1887-05-12
FREE SCHOOLS.

Shelby HOLLOW, SHARP Co., ARK.
April 3Oth, 1887 !
EDITOR RECORD The number of chill
dreu taught in the public shools of Sharp
county in 1881 was 963, amp the number
in 1886 was 2205. The amount of money
expended for school purposes IN 1881 was
Sl3l5 So, and the amount used for the
same purpose in 1856 was $7363 II. The
increase of children of school age from
1885 to 'S6 was 339, These statements
are taken from the reports of the State
Superintendent for each year and should
be encouraging to every advocate OF Tree
schools and lovers of education. When
we realize in round numbers an increase
of S5O47.27 in five years, $l2O9.45 each
year, it is plain that education is making
considerable progress. And again; when
we know that l342 children have been
added to our free school list each year for
the past FIVE, it is plain that education
SHOULD advance with rapid strides. Such
an increase of revenue for school pur-
poses should be no guarantee to those
who are interested in our system of pub
lie education such as to cause them to
slacken their zeal in It's support; for the
school population has increased in rapid
ratio, Every point in the system De,
mands your most earnest ehorts, ana
pleads in loud figures, not to he mistaken,
for the support of those who have hereto
fore opposed its progress, There are de-
fects in our school system, bu; you cant
afford to let your children grow up IN
ignorance, waiting fer change IN the
law. The law is made no better by it, but
an everlasting injury has been done the
children. If we cannot get our ideal, 1t
is the part of wisdom to make the best
possible use of what we have, and unite
our energies to Bring about the model we
desire. This republic was transmitted to
US as our common birthright. This birth
right was sought not in tears only, but
was sought and won by the blood Of our
forefathers and transmitted to US the
richest legacy that could be left to hui
manitv. There is but one sure way in
which its perpetuity can be maintained,
this the founders of the government early
realized and were always Jealous to sup
port, and that is to educate. Every voter
is guardian to some extent of an inSti-
tuition to which all other civilized nations
look with reference. and if this respect is
maintained it will be largely through the
education of the masses.
1t was in the backwoods Of Ohio lads
mind, under few months training in the
free schools, was opened up to the great
possibilities of the future, and whose life
and character has been no small factor in
bringing about a friendlier feeling between
the North and South. If we carefully re-
view the life of Garfield, at the conclusion
we will realize that it was his education,
united with good BRAIN and will, that
made him great statesman and the ma
tion's chief, and at whose death whole
nation mourned.
Let US, dear reader, unite in one com
mon duty, and show ourselves not derelict
in one Of the most sacred obligations
which can be trusted to an intelligent
people, and that is let US vote to support
our free schools, TEACHER